Explosion Synonyms and Antonyms

ĭk-splōzhən
The act of emerging violently from limits or restraints
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. eruption
  2. outbreak
  3. outburst
A loud noise
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. report
  2. bang
  3. crack
  4. bark
  5. blast
  6. clap
  7. pop
  8. rat-a-tat-tat
  9. snap
A sudden violent expression, as of emotion
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. access
  2. blowup
  3. burst
  4. eruption
  5. fit
  6. flare-up
  7. gust
  8. outbreak
  9. outburst
The terminal forced release of pressure built up during the occlusive phase of a stop consonant
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. plosion

Words Related to Explosion

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Explosion Sentence Examples

  • A second explosion threw him across the room.

  • In 1716 an explosion took place at the Moorfields.

  • Another explosion flung her to the ground.

  • A massive explosion went off, shaking the ground beneath them.

  • Toby laughed and tossed Rhyn another pillow, delighted when he snatched it from midair and shredded it in an explosion of white feathers.

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